Plus, enjoy a haunted cocktail soirée at Alexander Mansion
 
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🎥 Watch Halloween classics
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Whether you’re a scream queen or a freaky film fanatic, Dallas has plenty of movie theaters and Halloween screenings to go around. | Photo via Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Bring out the ghouls and goblins — It’s October, and that means it’s time to watch your favorite Halloween movies. Check out these theaters in Dallas + Halloween screenings that will have you screaming.

Alamo Drafthouse: The Lake Highlands location offers moviegoers the best of both worlds — dinner + a show. The theater’s Glass Half Full Taproom boasts a list of 30+ craft beers, cocktails, milkshakes, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and more.

Halloween screenings:
  • “Nosferatu” (1922) | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12 p.m.
  • “Beetlejuice” Movie Party | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Inside Creekside Shopping Center on the intersection of Skillman Street and Abrams Road
  • Ticket prices: $17.5
Angelika Film Center & Cafe: Known for featuring both mainstream + independent films, the film center is perfect for both the arthouse-obsessed and cult-classic lovers. The cafe offers beer + wine, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Halloween screenings:
  • “Carrie"| Monday, Oct. 7 | 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
  • “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” | Monday, Oct. 21 | 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
  • Location: Mockingbird Station Shopping Center
  • Ticket prices: $14+
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas: This upscale theater in Dallas features a full food + beverage menu, plus guests can order with the push of a button from their reclining seats.

Halloween screening:
  • “The Addams Family” | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Victory Park
  • Ticket prices: $4-5
The Texas Theatre: In addition to the 93-year old theater’s rich history, The Texas Theatre also offers a bar featuring custom cocktails made with small-batch spirits.

Halloween screening:
  • TNT189: “Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go To College” (1991) + “Hauntedween” (1991) | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 7:30 p.m.
  • “The Man Who Laughs” with Live Score | Friday, Oct 11 | 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Victory Park
  • Ticket prices: $4-5
Violet Crown Cinema: Watch classics + new releases and order snacks + drinks at this community-centered theater.

Halloween screening:
  • “Nosferatu"x Radiohead | Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m.
  • Location: West Village
  • Ticket prices: $15
 
Asked
 

What’s the scariest part of Dallas?

A. I-35
B. US-75
C. I-635
D. The DNT
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 4 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Participate in this year’s elections and make your voice heard by signing up to vote.
  • Dallas Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m. | Dallas Farmers Market | Free | Pick your perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern at the Dallas Farmers Market.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Sinatra Under The Stars at Sky Blu Rooftop Bar | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. | Sky Blu Rooftop Bar | $35 | Spend an evening listening to Ol’ Blue Eyes’ classics, including “Fly Me to the Moon” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.”
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • The Fisher Trio (Jazz) | Thursday, Oct. 3-Thursday, Nov. 7 | Times vary | Price of purchase|The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge | Enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz along with Cajun classics like Boudin balls and crawfish etouffee.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée | Select weekends in October | 6:30-8:30 p.m., 9-11 p.m. | Alexander Mansion | $48+ | Get dressed to the nines and enjoy a ghostly night of theatrical interactive experiences in a haunted mansion + cocktails, a ouija board, spirits, and specters.
Saturday, Oct. 6
  • Art Jam | Sunday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf Grapevine, Grapevine | $25+ | Tickets include access to the Meow Wolf exhibit plus a dance party, interactive writing activities, music sessions, and other guided activities.
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Education
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Wyzant is pay-as-you-go (read: no expensive packages required), offering lessons starting as low as $10. | Photo via Pexels
With October upon us and the school year in full swing, it’s a good time to pause and reflect (ideally with a cozy drink in hand): How is the student in your life doing?

Whether you have a house full of kiddos or are going back to school yourself, Wyzant‘s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from academic core subjects and foreign languages to test prep, musical instruments, and more.

Meet in person with a local tutor, or take lessons virtually. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session.
 
News Notes
 
Announced
  • The Michelin Guide announced its reveal date of the best restaurants in Texas will be Nov. 11. The guide will rate restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio with either 1, 2, or 3 stars. (WFAA)
Opening
  • After closing two locations in downtown Dallas, Berkley’s Market is opening a new location in Uptown in the space formerly occupied by Foxtrot Market. (WFAA)
Eat
  • Mr. Henry’s, a New- Zealand-style ice cream shop is making its debut in North Texas and will be the only ice cream parlor of its kind in the area. (WFAA)
Outdoors
  • Seeing more crickets than usual? That’s normal this time of the year due to the drought of summer being broken by rainfall. Try turning off outdoor flood lights and sealing entry points into your home to avoid any chirping friends in your space. (WFAA)
Giveaway
  • Josey Records is hosting a movie ticket giveaway — enter by Thursday, Oct. 3 to win two free tickets to see “JOKER FOLIE À DEUX” which debuts in theaters on Friday, Oct. 4.
Sports
  • The Longhorns finally made their SEC debut on Saturday, Sept. 28, beating Mississippi State 35-13 to get to 5-0 on the season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
  • Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*
     
     
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    City
    Dallas' iconic reunion tower stands tall next to other downtown Dallas buildings.
    Reunion Tower is going dark — learn why. | Photo via Unsplash
    Reunion Tower is turning out the lights on its iconic spinning globe from Oct. 14 through Nov. 17 to reduce the amount of birds killed during their seasonal migration.

    A group of volunteers known as Lights Out Dallas found 295 birds that had died while flying through downtown.

    While the tower is known for its late-night light shows, it goes dark in the spring and fall to accommodate the birds’ migratory season.

    During this time, the tower will begin dimming its lights at sundown before reaching complete darkness by 6am. At that time, the lights will come on, but remain dim until sunrise.
     
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